Health Insurance
In Australia, overseas students and their dependents are required to have OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) health insurance. It is intended to reduce health-related costs, including those associated with prescription medication and emergency ambulance services. It should be mentioned that when pursuing formal education in the nation, health insurance must be obtained for the period of the student visa. In severe circumstances, the Australian government's Department of Immigration and Citizenship may cancel a visa for failure to get the necessary health insurance. The policies offered by the OSHC insurers vary in scope, spanning from basic health coverage to extensive services.
OVHC
It is a simple process to obtain OSHC, and payment is no issue as it can be setup for the date of arrival. Some of the biggest OSHC providers include Australian Health Management, Allianz Global Assistance, BUPA Australia, Medibank Private and Nib.
To apply online, simply choose your desired health provider and select 'apply for cover' on their website under OSHC. Make sure to answer all the question correctly, and add any dependents you have.
You do not need to pay for anything beyond the basic cover for your visa approval, however we recommend getting a good level of cover for your personal safety.
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See below some direct links to apply immediately (MLA Migration are not affiliated with any of the mentioned businesses or endorse anyone specifically over another)
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Australian Health Management: https://www.ahmoshc.com.au
Allianz Global Assistance: https://www.allianzcare.com.au/en.html
BUPA Australia: https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/cover/overseas-visitors
Medibank Private: https://www.medibank.com.au/overseas-health-insurance/visitors/
Nib: https://www.nib.com.au/overseas-working-visitors/
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